Understanding Short-Term Market Volatility

Recent market volatility has given rise to all kinds of commentary, by assorted market prognosticators who, encouraged by the media, attempt to attribute some degree of significance to very short-term market swings.  Investors would be well advised to retain a focus on longer term objectives.  Perhaps the most useful explanation for very short-term market swings, … Continued

“Que Sera, Sera”

“Que Sera, Sera” is the title of a song made famous by Doris Day in 1956.  Investors might note the song’s chorus.  “Que sera, sera, whatever will be will be, the future’s not ours to see, que sera, sera, what will be, will be.” Despite the seemingly never ending prognostications, by “experts”, both bulls and bears, … Continued

A Super, Super Bowl

The just played Super Bowl may well have been the most exciting in the games 51 year history. The biggest comeback in history! First Super Bowl to go into overtime! Hopefully, the last word on Inflategate. The game also has a useful lesson for investors.  Don’t forget what got you there.  When markets are going against … Continued